Page 79 of Valen

“She’s got a point,” Finn said, getting a shove from Seth.

I left them outside as I walked on numb legs toward the prospect room.

My insides felt shaky.

I kind of wished I’d stayed for another drink or five.

I wasn’t sure I’d get through this talk without that.

But when I pushed open the door to our room, I didn’t find Valen there at all.

In fact, it was Voss standing there.

Like he’d been waiting for me.

Holding Valen’s phone in his hands.

His face was grim.

“What is it?” I asked, my heart sinking.

Because a part of me knew.

Even without knowing, I knew.

“I think shit just went sideways,” he said.

And so it did.